Commandant
G-CJ
United States Coast Guard
Washington, D.C. 20593-0001
(202) 267-2940
COMDTINST 5900.7B
17 JUN 1988
COMMANDANT INSTRUCTION 5900.7B
Subj: Administrative Law Judge Functions; logistic support
and administration
1.
PURPOSE. This Instruction provides direction for the support and administration of
Administrative Law Judge Offices.
2.
DIRECTIVES AFFECTED. COMDTINST 5900.7A is cancelled.
3.
MISSION.
a. Suspension and Revocation Hearings.. Administrative Law Judges appointed for
duty with the Coast Guard are required to conduct formal hearings on matters
arising under 46 U.S.C. Sec. 7701-7705; or, under any other navigation or marine
safety law or regulation providing for the suspension or revocation of licenses,
certificates, or documents issued by the Coast Guard or predecessor authorities.
These Judges are further required to render decisions and enter orders of suspension
or revocation of such licenses, certificates, and documents, as prescribed by 46 CFR
Part 5, and the Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. 551, et seq.
b. Civilian Grievances and Adverse Actions. Administrative Law Judges, when
assigned by Commandant (G-CJ), shall serve as Grievance Hearing Examiners in
Civilian Employee Grievance proceedings prescribed in 5 CFR Part 771, as
authorized by 5 U.S.C. Sec. 1302, 3301, 3302, and 7301, and implemented by
Chapter 771, Federal Personnel Manual, and such other current directives and
instructions as may be appropriate. Administrative Law Judges may also be
designated to receive an employee's oral reply to an adverse action notice pursuant
to
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